Lawrence Schools

 Lawrence Schools -   Programs to insure that each student in the Lawrence School District achieves his or her potential can be found at every grade level. Future goals adopted by the Board of Education recognize the importance of major economic, technological, and social changes and include steps to keep the staff members and students in the district prepared for the future. Some of the most recent innovative programs initiated in Lawrence Public Schools to enhance student achievement include a focus on differentiating instruction to meet the needs of every learner; implementation of a systematic program of conflict resolution; use of Service Learning activities; and a variety of special services to provide both remediation and enrichment wherever it is appropriate. Lawrence Public Schools continues to offer programs that recognize varied interests and abilities, heighten academic expectations, emphasize a feeling of community and promote self-esteem in each individual student.

High Schools

Lawrence Senior High School   (9-12)
Lawrence High School, recognized as a "school of excellence" by New York State Education Department, has also been selected as one of the top 10 schools on Long Island by Long Island Monthly Magazine. Lawrence Students and staff have earned numerous awards and honors.
2 Reilly Road
Cedarhurst  NY  11516
(516)  295 8005


Middle Schools

Lawrence Middle School  (6-8)
Lawrence Middle School is a bridge between elementary and high school.  A place to socialize.  A place where students will master basic skills.  A place for students to explore and achieve.  A place for students to discover more about who they are and what they will become. 
195 Broadway
Lawrence,  NY  11559
(516)  295 7000


Elementary Schools

Number 2 School  (1-5)
Number Two School, of the Lawrence Public Schools, is an elementary school, located in the community of Inwood, Long Island, New York.  There are approximately 400 children, in grades 1-5, attending our school coming from culturally diverse backgrounds.  We are a community of learners and take pride in striving for academic excellence.  We offer a variety of programs and services to support our children and their families and are most proud of: our affiliation with Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, our work with curriculum mapping, our collaborative spirit with parents and teachers including Parents as Reading Partners, Family Fun Nights, and Reading is Fundamental, and our participation in the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program including Random Acts of Kindness Week, Peace Pledges, and Peace Begins With Me Day.
1 Donahue Avenue
Inwood  NY  11096
(516) 295 6200

Number 5 School  (1-5)
Number Five School was built by A.J Bogart in 1926. The school was designed by Kirwin Estabrook Construction Company. One addition to the school´s structure is the playground extentions which were added in the late 1940´s. The entire left wing was added in the mid 1940´s.The original number of students was approximately 1,000. There were approximately 30 children per class. One famous alumni is Lyle Alzado, former football star. The curriculum was basically the same then as it is now.
305 Cedarhurst Avenue
Cedarhurst  NY  11516
(516)  295 6500

Number 6 School  (1-5)
Our goals are to elevate academic achievement, raise the behavioral expectations through the RCCP Program and find every opportunity for increased parental involvement.  We celebrate "school spirit day" on Fridays. Students are invited to wear their Lawrence colors of blue and gold or Number Six School tee shirts. Over the past years we have found that Fridays are not only fun, but dressing in our school colors affords us the opportunity to celebrate our wonderful school.
523 Church Ave.
Woodmere  NY  11598
(516)  295 6600


Pre-K & Kindergarten

Number 4 School  (Pk-K)
The Number 4 School is a beautiful, well maintained building. It is a unique learning environment and a great place to be. We even have a playground inside for when the weather is bad!  Learning takes place through experience, especially in the early childhood years. Number 4 School, with an environment that helps children explore and expand their world,  provides  experiential learning in Science, Conceptual Language, Exploration, Character Education and Technology centers.  Our staff of Early Childhood educators is dedicated and committed to give each and every child the best learning experience possible.
Wanser Avenue and 878
Inwood  NY  11096
(516) 295 6400